14.04.2026 11:18
Following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's statements targeting President Erdoğan, American journalist Curt Mills suggested that Israel could declare war on Turkey and might request military support from the U.S. in a potential conflict.
Following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's statements targeting President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the tension in the region has escalated to a new level. American journalist Curt Mills, who participated in a live broadcast, suggested that Israel might seek support from the United States in a potential conflict with Turkey.
TENSION SHIFTS TO REGIONAL DIMENSION
It is assessed that Israel-Turkey relations are not limited to Gaza but have transformed into a broader tension encompassing Syria and Lebanon as well. Turkey has adopted a stance opposing Israel's military operations in the region, defending the sovereignty of nations.
NETANYAHU TARGETED ERDOĞAN
Despite the temporary ceasefire, Netanyahu, who continues his aggressive rhetoric, recently made statements targeting President Erdoğan via social media. These statements prompted consecutive reactions from Turkey.
"TENSION COULD IGNITE THE REGION"
American journalist Curt Mills, in a program he participated in, stated that the tension between Israel and Turkey could further destabilize the region.
"ISRAEL COULD REQUEST SUPPORT FROM THE U.S."
Mills commented, "Israel could request help from the U.S. to fight against Turkey." The journalist expressed that Israel might struggle to manage a tension of this scale alone and that the Tel Aviv administration could seek military and logistical support from Washington.
U.S. FACES A DIFFICULT DECISION
According to Mills, such a scenario could place the United States, which has an alliance with NATO member Turkey, in a difficult dilemma. The developments indicate that tensions in the region could rise even further.